While not abandoning the influence of the French, here the Flight, Barr, and Barr decorators eschew elaborate ornamentation and build the pattern of this serving plate on a simple Neoclassical format of alternating gilt-edged bands of  white and  light blue. Fully blown pink roses dominate the floral accents. In the outer ring they alternate with dainty bluebells and  forget-me-nots. A larger rose almost crowds out the blue companion blossom in the center nosegay. Unable to resist the pink beauty, a delicate winged insect lights for a momentary sniff.

The overall effect is soft, fresh and feminine.

Fortunately for us, Worcester's marks during the various periods of Flight and Barr partnerships tended to be fairly elaborate.  Henry Sandon, Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelains, 1783-1840 , points out that these marks, proudly proclaiming their royal warrant, eliminated the need for other forms of advertisement. Then as now, curious dinner guests were not above taking a quick glance at the reverse where they discovered not only the name of the manufacturer, but where they could purchase such fashionable pieces for themselves.  Further, the notation of the Prince Regent in this particular mark gives us our date range.  

We are always sensitive to surface and gilt condition on fine decorated porcelain. It may be a tribute to the high standards maintained during the FBB partnership that this piece shows so little deterioration in either the decoration or the gilt detail.